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anesthetic risk assessment

Anesthetic risk assessment evaluates a patient's health and medical history to determine the safety of using anesthesia during a procedure. It involves reviewing factors like age, weight, existing conditions (such as heart or lung issues), and previous reactions to anesthesia. The goal is to identify potential risks and plan strategies to minimize them, ensuring the anesthesia is safe and effective. This process helps healthcare providers make informed decisions, tailor anesthesia plans to the patient, and prepare for any complications that might arise during surgery or procedures involving anesthesia.